• Around 400 cyclists came from as far as the capital to compete in Friday’s corporate cycling event in RAK.
    Around 400 cyclists came from as far as the capital to compete in Friday’s corporate cycling event in RAK.
  • More than 40 teams participated in the corporate track that kicked off at 9am,
    More than 40 teams participated in the corporate track that kicked off at 9am,
  • Peter England the RAKBank chief wore a full suit while he peddled the course.
    Peter England the RAKBank chief wore a full suit while he peddled the course.
  • He said: “We had a great time, we had more than 140 people participating in the corporate track.“
    He said: “We had a great time, we had more than 140 people participating in the corporate track.“
  • The RAKBank ride was introduced to encourage the growing sport of cycling in the country.
    The RAKBank ride was introduced to encourage the growing sport of cycling in the country.
  • Each team consisted of four members wearing formal clothes, the teams cycled three laps with a total distance of 22.8km
    Each team consisted of four members wearing formal clothes, the teams cycled three laps with a total distance of 22.8km
  • The event also aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage team spirit, as well as highlighting RAK as a cycling destination.
    The event also aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage team spirit, as well as highlighting RAK as a cycling destination.
  • Leukaemia survivor Varun Shekar participated in the corporate track with his colleagues. “I am here to prove to myself that I can still play sports after a long journey of treatment,” he said.
    Leukaemia survivor Varun Shekar participated in the corporate track with his colleagues. “I am here to prove to myself that I can still play sports after a long journey of treatment,” he said.
  • Cyclists line up before the start of the RAKBank ride.
    Cyclists line up before the start of the RAKBank ride.
  • A corporate cyclist in full work garb pedals hard.
    A corporate cyclist in full work garb pedals hard.
  • Supporters take photos of colleagues during the event.
    Supporters take photos of colleagues during the event.

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Hundreds get suited and booted for the RAKBank ride — in pictures

Liz Claus

March 06, 2015

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Around 400 cyclists in 40 teams came from as far as the capital to take part in the 70Km RAKBank ride — a race that saw some riders compete in full work attire. All photos by Satish Kumar / The National

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